We made it through another challenging year and we couldn't be happier! From forced career changes to grieving the death of a pet, 2023 was a real struggle. But now that it's mostly in the rear view mirror, we can look back fondly at some of the musical highlights that kept us afloat.
Brian's Selections:
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - "Nadja"
El Michaels Affair + Black Thought - "The Weather"
The Beatles - "For No One"
Muddy Waters - "She’s Alright"
De La Soul - "Trying People"
Kate's Selections:
Electric Light Orchestra - "Mr. Blue Sky"
Sylvan Esso - "Ferris Wheel"
Olivia Rodrigo - "bad idea right?"
L’Imperatrice - "Fou"
Kate & GAHR (aka, Daniel Gahr) - "Untitled07"
Pam's Selections:
De La Soul - "Simply"
Buscrates - Control Center (album)
Sessa - "Sereia Sentimental"
Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan (book) by Alex Pappademas & Joan Lemay + "My Old School" (song)
Antonio Carlos Jobim - "Aguas de Março (Waters of March)"
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